Casual Cook

**Requisition ID**: 318906

**Posting End Date**: Ongoing

**City**: Winnipeg

**Site**: Golden Links Lodge Personal Care Home

**Work Location**:
**Department / Unit**: Food Services

**Job Stream**: Non-Clinical

**Union**: CUPE

**Anticipated Start Date**: As soon as possible

**FTE**: Casual

**Anticipated Shift**: Days; Evenings; Weekends

**Daily Hours Worked**: 7.75

**Annual Base Hours**: 2015
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**POSITION CLASSIFICATION**:
Cook I

**REPORTING RELATIONSHIP**:
Supervisor of Food Services

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Under the direction of the Supervisor of Food Services, is responsible for coordinating and performing the various duties required to prepare nutritious, safe meals, including serving of meals. Responsible for food preparation, service, and delivery of food. Ensures all safety and other requirements are maintained in the performance of duties, including Manitoba Health Standards for Personal Care Homes:

- Works within the framework of the Golden Links Lodge’s Mission, Vision and Values, and in accordance with its policies and procedures.
- Respects Residents Rights at all times.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
1. Education and Experience
- Successful completion of Grade 12 education according to Manitoba Provincial Standards, or equivalent required.
- Graduate of a Recognized Institutional Cooking course required.
- Food Handlers training certificate Level 1 or equivalent required.
- A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of formal certification.
- Minimum one (1) year cooking experience in an institutional setting required.
- Must have good knowledge of institutional quantity cooking and be well versed with the basic principles of cooking.

2. Other
- Ability to carry out duties in a professional manner, working under little or no supervision, and in compliance with confidentiality of Lodge and Residents.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and speak fluent English is required.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Adheres to safety principles.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position (i.e. prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and bending, etc.).
- Excellent organizational skills with the effective problem-solving skills.
- Able to accept and provide constructive criticism and direct others.
- Clean, neat appearance, in accordance with GLL dress code.
- Consistently able to arrive punctually and prepared to work.
- Able to adapt to stressful situations.
- Able to operate related equipment and maintain a clean work area.
- Interested in the elderly, and in working to uphold the concepts of teamwork in caring for the needs of the Residents.
- Able to work to improve food service for facility Residents and staff.
- All hires require a Criminal Record and Adult Abuse Registry check.
- Understands and respects Residents’ rights and privacy.
- Presents a courteous, cooperative and professional manner to both Residents and Staff while performing duties.
- Promotes a homelike atmosphere within Golden Links Lodge.

**STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE/DUTIES**:
**1. Food Services**:

- Prepares all food following the established menus, recipes and production sheet. Determines the ingredients and quantities required, assembles ingredients and equipment required for cooking.
- Assures that foods are prepared consistently and served following techniques to ensure optimum nutritional quality, flavor, appearance and proper temperature.
- Tests food items for palatability and temperature; adjusting accordingly.
- Has input into and assists in preparation and execution of special meals for parties, teas, etc.
- Follows weekly production sheet, placing supply, dairy/ bread orders, etc. as needed.
- Ensures mealtime deadlines are met.
- Assists in maintaining food costs as budgeted through use of standard recipes, portion control, careful storage and usage of leftovers, etc. Advises Manager of Support Services of any alterations and proportion changes in recipes or menu as they occur. Portions foods following portion manual.
- Responsible that all foods, including deliveries, are stored appropriately as soon as possible.
- Works to minimize spoilage and waste.
- Receives deliveries, checking invoice against items received. Advises Manager of Support Services of any damaged, short, or incorrect items.

**2. Nutrition Services**:

- Serves Residents, staff and visitors in a courteous and helpful manner.
- Responsible for knowledge of Resident preferences, diet, and provision of correct food items as posted on diet sheets or tray cards.
- Completes tray/ cart set up.

**3. Sanitation and Safety**:

- Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of wo